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NIKHIL DEOTARASE

NIKHIL DEOTARASE
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A qualified architect with 4 years professional experience in design and construction industry. Earned a Masters degree from
the AA School of Architecture London, UK and a BArch degree from the University of Pune, India. Acquired work experience
on projects based in UAE, Saudi Arabia, Jordan and India across residential, commercial and the mixed use sectors. Among
other software skills, excellent working knowledge and experience of Revit Architecture and AutoCad. As part of the design
team, gained experience with handling projects from conceptual design to execution and completing tasks to meet deadlines.

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Address
P.O. Box 2328
Dubai
UAE
Contact
M: +971 56 7976750
E: nikhil.deotarase@gmail.com
Education
Architectural Association School of Architecture, London, UK
Master of Science (MSc), Grade: A
Sustainable Environmental Design
University of Pune, India
Bachelor of Architecture (BArch)
Work Experience
Archutopia Design & Architecture Studio
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Red Brick Studio
Pune, India
Independent and Freelance Work
Karan Grover & Associates
Vadodara, India
Professional Affiliations & Memberships
Registered Architectural Engineer with the Society of Engineers, UAE
Registered Architect and member with the Council of Architecture (COA), India.
Member of the Architectural Association School of Architecture, London, UK
Software Proficiency
Autodesk AutoCAD 2012
Autodesk Revit Architecture 2015 (Certified Professional)
SketchUp 2015
Vray
Autodesk 3ds Max 2015
Adobe Photoshop CC 2014
Adobe InDesign CC 2014
Autodesk Ecotect 2011
EDSL Tas 9.2
Open Studio
Radiance
Microsoft Powerpoint 2013
Microsoft Excel 2013
Microsoft Word 2013

CONTENTS
ARCHUTOPIA DESIGN & ARCHITECTURE STUDIO - DUBAI, UAE | PROFESSIONAL WORK

PAGES 01 - 02

01| MODERN STYLED FARMHOUSE RETREAT - JORDAN VALLEY, JORDAN


02| CONTEMPORARY VILLA - RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA

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02

RED BRICK STUDIO - PUNE, INDIA | PROFESSIONAL WORK

PAGES 03 - 08

03| HOLIDAY HOME AT 9 LAKE VIEW COURT, LAVASA - PUNE, INDIA


04| HOLIDAY HOME AT 90 THICKET STREET, LAVASA - PUNE, INDIA
05| PRATHAM: RESIDENTIAL COMMUNITY FOR PRIMARY HOUSING CORPORATION LLP - PUNE, INDIA
06| COMMERCIAL SALES OFFICE FOR PRIMARY HOUSING CORPORATION LLP - PUNE, INDIA
07| COMMERCIAL INTERIORS FOR PRIMARY HOUSING CORPORATION LLP - PUNE, INDIA

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06

ARCHITECTURAL ASSOCIATION SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE - LONDON, UK | ACADEMIC WORK

PAGES 09 - 10

08| MIXED USE DEVELOPMENT AT 21 OXFORD STREET - LONDON, UK


09| CASE STUDY ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY AT THE RSH+P OFFICE - LONDON, UK

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RED BRICK STUDIO - PUNE, INDIA | PROFESSIONAL WORK

PAGES 11 - 12

10| GUEST HOUSE FOR STAFF MEMBERS OF K RAHEJA CORP - MUMBAI, INDIA
11| NKA FOUNDATION 2011 DESIGN COMPETITION: A COMMUNITY FOR ARTISTS - ABETENIM, GHANA

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KARAN GROVER & ASSOCIATES - VADODARA, INDIA | PROFESSIONAL INTERNSHIP


12| RAFFLES PARK: PROPOSED RESIDENTIAL MASTER PLAN FOR THE WIRE GROUP - BANGALORE, INDIA
13| PALATIAL RESIDENCE FOR A PRIVATE CLIENT - VADODARA, INDIA

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PAGES 13 - 14

MODERN STYLED FARMHOUSE RETREAT - JORDAN VALLEY, JORDAN


ARCHUTOPIA DESIGN & ARCHITECTURE STUDIO - DUBAI, UAE | PROFESSIONAL WORK

This farmhouse is located at the outskirts of Amman in


the Jordan valley and shall be used by the family as a
holiday home. This single storey structure is designed
to encourage visual connectivity to the valley while
the use of local stone strengthens its relationship with
the surrounding environment. The house comprises
formal/informal living and dining rooms and private
spaces that have an inward view of the swimming pool.
Area: 650 m2 | Status: Construction

SECTION AA

TOILET
BEDROOM
WASH

ENTRANCE
LOBBY

LOUNGE

STORE

BATHROOM

DINING

BATHROOM

BATHROOM

KITCHEN

GUEST
BEDROOM

LIVING
ROOM

OUTDOOR
DINING

BEDROOM

MASTER
BEDROOM

MALE
SHOWER
SWIMMING
POOL
FEMALE
SHOWER

N
m

01

1.0

3.0

5.0

GROUND FLOOR PLAN

CONTEMPORARY VILLA - RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA


PROFESSIONAL WORK | ARCHUTOPIA DESIGN & ARCHITECTURE STUDIO - DUBAI, UAE

This two storey contemporary villa is located within a gated


community and is designed to segregate the public, semipublic and private spaces carefully while permitting a visual
connection across the large floor plate. The house comprises
living rooms, dining rooms, a home office, a kitchen, a garage
and a servants room on the lower floor. The upper level has
bedrooms with walk in wardrobes, en-suite bathrooms and
balconies that overlook the swimming pool.
Area: 1050 m2 | Status: On hold

OFFICE

STUDY ROOM

FAMILY
ROOM

BEDROOM
BALC.

FAMILY
DINING

FAMILY
LIVING

SWIMMING
POOL
BALC.

BALC.
PANTRY

STORE

KITCHEN
MAIDS
ROOM

LAUNDRY
ROOM

ENTRANCE
LOBBY
GARAGE

WARDROBE
GUEST LIVING
ROOM

MASTER
BEDROOM

GUEST
DINING

BALCONY

BATH

GUEST
BEDROOM

BATH

N
m

1.0

3.0

5.0

GROUND FLOOR PLAN

1.0

3.0

5.0

FIRST FLOOR PLAN

02

HOLIDAY HOME AT 9 LAKE VIEW COURT, LAVASA - PUNE, INDIA


RED BRICK STUDIO - PUNE, INDIA | PROFESSIONAL WORK

This holiday home is designed to accommodate the


clients requirements on a site with steep gradients
while perched on a mountainous region overlooking a
lake. To provide a sense of openness and solidness in
the overall mass, a combination of load bearing stone
masonry, steel and glazing is incorporated. Furthermore
a conscientious design effort ensures there is minimum
disturbance to the existing site conditions.
Area: 350 m2 | Status: Completed

03

LOWER LEVEL PLAN

ENTRY LEVEL PLAN

HOLIDAY HOME AT 90 THICKET STREET, LAVASA - PUNE, INDIA


PROFESSIONAL WORK | RED BRICK STUDIO - PUNE, INDIA

The site for this holiday home has a picturesque view


of a mountainous region on three sides and hence the
prominent private and semi public spaces are designed
to overlook these views. Furthermore these spaces have
an inward looking connection that are split over multiple
mid levels that are visually and physically connected with
the central staircase core. Meanwhile the public spaces
also maintain a visual connection through a courtyard.
Area: 370 m2 | Status: Completed

ENTRY LEVEL PLAN

UPPER LEVEL PLAN

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PRATHAM: RESIDENTIAL COMMUNITY FOR PRIMARY HOUSING CORPORATION LLP - PUNE, INDIA
RED BRICK STUDIO - PUNE, INDIA | PROFESSIONAL WORK

This residential scheme is designed within the


stipulated budget for 260 tenements that cater
to lower middle income group families. Each
unit has a compact composition of spaces while
fulfilling all spatial requirements. To encourage an
undisturbed and thriving social environment within
the community, the internal open congregational
spaces are planned free from any vehicular activity.
Area: 18,000 m2 | Completed

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PRATHAM: RESIDENTIAL COMMUNITY FOR PRIMARY HOUSING CORPORATION LLP - PUNE, INDIA
PROFESSIONAL WORK | RED BRICK STUDIO - PUNE, INDIA

TYPE A: TYPICAL FLOOR PLAN

TYPE B: TYPICAL FLOOR PLAN


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COMMERCIAL SALES OFFICE FOR PRIMARY HOUSING CORPORATION LLP - PUNE, INDIA
RED BRICK STUDIO - PUNE, INDIA | PROFESSIONAL WORK

This project is a commercial sales office for residential


units on sale that is located on site. The concept is to offer
a sense of openness that permits potential customers a
visual access of the site from all corners of the office
while sales staff attend to them. The centrally located
courtyard further emphasizes the open plan layout
while physically being connected to the reception area,
meeting room, sales area, pantry and toilets.
Area: 180 m2 | Status: Completed

07

COMMERCIAL INTERIORS FOR PRIMARY HOUSING CORPORATION LLP - PUNE, INDIA - PUNE, INDIA
PROFESSIONAL WORK | RED BRICK STUDIO - PUNE, INDIA

The requirements for the commercial interiors of


this office set by clients required a deviation from a
conventional work environment setup to encourage
comfort and productivity of the employees. Therefore
the materials selected offer a sense of connectivity to the
external environment as opposed to a traditional office
interior setup. It comprises a directors room, conference
room, reception, pantry, toilets and an open work space.
Area: 190 m2 | Status: Completed

08

MIXED USE DEVELOPMENT AT 21 OXFORD STREET - LONDON, UK


AA SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE - LONDON, UK

| MSc SUSTAINABLE ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN

This mixed use design proposal comprises residential,


office and retail units located in Central London. The
objective is to create a development that addresses the
environmental attributes of thermal and visual comfort of
the occupants while encouraging the transient pedestrians
to be part of the public realm. This is supported with the
help of studies and environmental design tools carried
out on the design proposal.

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CAFE

RESID
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RESID
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RESTA
OUTDOOR
SEATING

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SERV
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3.0

7.5

15.0

GROUND FLOOR PLAN

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OFFIC

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m

3.0

7.5

15.0

FIRST FLOOR PLAN


DF%
5.00+
4.50

OFFICE SPACE

4.00
3.50
3.00
2.50

RECEPTION

2.00

CONF.
ROOM

1.50
1.00
0.50
0.00

DAYLIGHT ANALYSIS

OFFICE SPACE

STUDIES WERE CARRIED OUT WITH AN


OVERCAST SKY CONDITION OF 6000 LUX
ASSUMING A WORST CASE SCENARIO
OF LOW EXTERNAL DAYLIGHT LEVELS.
RESULTS INDICATED THAT THE MINIMUM
LEVELS OF 300 LUX PRESCRIBED BY CIBSE
FOR REGULAR WORK DESK ACTIVITY
WAS ACHIEVED.

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5.0

CONF.
ROOM

AREA DISTRIBUTION AND MASSING STUDY


8%

RETAIL

53%

RESIDENCE

18% OFFICES

RETAIL
GROUND FLOOR
1400 m2 (8%)

OFFICES
1ST TO 3RD FLOOR
3100 m2 (18%)

8%

RESIDENCES
1ST TO 8TH FLOOR
9300 m2 (53%)

CIRCULATION
& SERVICES

13% BASEMENT
TOTAL
17,000 m2

CASE STUDY ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY AT THE RSH+P OFFICE - LONDON, UK


MSc SUSTAINABLE ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN | AA SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE - LONDON, UK

This case study, part of a dissertation, researches modules


of office environments that exude good environmental
quality. The study comprises collaborative fieldwork
carried out at the Rogers Stirk Harbor + Partners
(RSH+P) office in London. Inferences drawn from the
study highlight the importance of controlled naturally
lit and ventilated spaces to maintain overall occupant
comfort during work hours.

AIR TEMPERATURE SIMULATIONS FOR THE EXTENDED SPACE AT GROUND LEVEL

NATURAL DAYLIGHT MEASUREMENTS

AIR TEMPERATURE WITH EXISTING CONDITIONS


C
30
28
26

260 lux

360 lux

2500 lux

2850 lux

2750 lux

3050 lux

790 lux

1550 lux

900 lux

2120 lux

3130 lux

920 lux

530 lux

2700 lux

880 lux

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22
20
18
16

AIR TEMPERATURE WITH PROPOSED DESK LEVEL OPENINGS


AIR MOVEMENT SIMULATIONS FOR THE EXTENDED SPACE AT GROUND LEVEL

AIR MOVEMENT WITH EXISTING CONDITIONS


m/s

1.50

ILLUMINATION LEVELS - GROUND LEVEL (EXTENDED BLOCK)

1.25
1.00

810 lux

1050 lux

1200 lux

280 lux

360 lux

800 lux

830 lux

960 lux

1120 lux

0.75
0.50

FIRST FLOOR PLAN

0.25
0.00

AIR MOVEMENT WITH PROPOSED DESK LEVEL OPENINGS


AIR MOVEMENT & AIR SPEED SIMULATION FOR FOURTH LEVEL
m/s
4.5
4.0

ILLUMINATION LEVELS - FIRST FLOOR

3.5

lux

3.0
2.5

1.5 m/s

2.0

3500

680 lux

620 lux

930 lux

2500
1750

1.5

0.2 m/s

0.5 m/s

1.5 m/s

1500

1.0
0.5

2.0 m/s

0.0

1000

160 lux

130 lux

250 lux

750
500
250

2.7 m/s

150

1.5 m/s

1000 lux

650 lux

50

1400 lux
N

ILLUMINATION LEVELS - SECOND FLOOR

VIEW OF THE SINGLE STOREY EXTENDED GROUND FLOOR WORK SPACE WITH UNPROTECTED SKYLIGHTS

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GUEST HOUSE FOR STAFF MEMBERS OF K RAHEJA CORP - MUMBAI, INDIA


RED BRICK STUDIO - PUNE, INDIA | PROFESSIONAL WORK

This proposal is a refurbishment of an existing two storey


residential building to be converted into a recreational
space and accommodation for employees or guests
of the company on a business trip. The concept is to
allocate each existing bedroom as self serviced suites
with a theme representing different cities where the
corporation has a presence in. It comprises 5 suites,
kitchen, a communal dining area and recreational halls.
Area: 350 m2 | Status: Completed

A THEMED SUITE WITH THE LOFT DESIGNATED AS A SLEEPING AREA

COMMON LOUNGE AREA

A THEMED SUITE WITH THE LIVING AREA AND A LOFT ABOVE

COMMON LOUNGE AREA

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NKA FOUNDATION 2011 DESIGN COMPETITION: A COMMUNITY FOR ARTISTS - ABETENIM, GHANA
PROFESSIONAL WORK | RED BRICK STUDIO - PUNE, INDIA

WORK
AREA

LIVING

LIVING

WORK
AREA

LIVING

ARTISTS ALLEY

LIVING

WORK
AREA

PLINTH AREA 9 X 6 m
|54 m2|

WORK
AREA

OPEN SPACE (10%)


|5 m2|
LIVING

LIVING
WORK
AREA

The brief required a community based setup where


artists congregate, reside and work within the
community and exhibit their art together. The project
takes shape by developing a set of guidelines that
permit an organic arrangement of the living and
work quarters. In addition to the clusters of individual
units it comprises an administrative block, meeting
rooms, exhibition halls, toilets, an amphitheatre, a
kitchen and a communal dining area.
Area: 1750 m2 | Status: Completed
ROOF:

SINGLE PITCHED THATCH ROOF LAID ON


LOCALLY AVAILABLE PALM WOOD &
BAMBOO SUBFRAME WITH A MAXIMUM
OVERHANGS OF 750 mm.

LIVING

0
m

FINISHES:
WORK AREA (20%)

LIVING

USE OF NATURALLY AND


LOCALLY AVAILABLE
DYES AS A FINAL
FINISHING COAT.

PLINTH:

WORK
AREA

WORK
AREA

WORK
AREA

LIVING

WORK
AREA

LIVING AREA (45%)


|25 m2|

LIVING

ARTISTS ALLEY

LIVING

WORK
AREA

MINIMUM 300 MM HIGH


TAMPED EARTH WITH
RUBBLE SOLING.

VERANDAH (25%)

5.0

TYPICAL RESIDENTIAL CLUSTER

OPENINGS:

MAXIMUM AREA OF ALL


OPENINGS SHOULD NOT EXCEED
15% OF THE TOTAL WALL AREA.
SHUTTERS OR PANELS SHOULD
REFLECT LOCAL MATERIALS,
CRAFTSMANSHIP & AESTHETICS.

FORMULATED ALLOTMENT GUIDELINES

WALLS:

CONSIDERING
ECOLOGICAL,
ECONOMICAL &
TRADITIONAL ASPECTS;
THE USE OF EARTH
BASED CONSTRUCTION
TECHNIQUES ARE
COMPULSORY.

FORMULATED DESIGN GUIDELINES FOR EACH DWELLING

ARTS CENTRE AND ADMINISTRATION BLOCK

PRIMARY INTERNAL EXHIBITION SPACE

RESIDENTIAL CLUSTER

ALTERNATE INTERNAL EXHIBITION SPACE

ARTS CENTRE COMPRISING EXHIBITION AND ADMINISTRATION FACILITIES

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RAFFLES PARK: RESIDENTIAL MASTER PLAN FOR THE WIRE GROUP - BANGALORE, INDIA
KARAN GROVER & ASSOCIATES - VADODARA, INDIA | PROFESSIONAL INTERNSHIP

This proposed development comprises various


residential typologies that are to be developed in
phases, hence different plot sizes are designated
within the site. An option is selected amongst
several proposed options as per the clients
requirements comprising ground coverage
parameters such as built-up area, water bodies,
green spaces and vehicular circulation.

FINAL APPROVED OPTION

PLOT 5.1 - COMMERCIAL


TOTAL BUILT UP AREA 8415 m2
TOTAL NO. OF FLOORS
G+3

42% GROUND COVERAGE

MULTIPURPOSE HALL
TOTAL BUILT-UP AREA 1365 m2
PLOT 1 - VILLAS
TOTAL NO. OF PLOTS

65

PLOT 4 & 5.2 - ROW HOUSES


TOTAL NO. OF PLOTS
210

PLOT 2

1550 m2
(0.37 Acre)

PLOT 5

26500 m2
(6.55 Acre)

PLOT 4

PLOT 8 - CLUB

33800 m2
(8.35 Acre)

PLOT 1

54000 m2
(13.35 Acre)

PLOT 3 - RECREATION

PLOT 8

PLOT 7 - VILLAS
TOTAL NO. OF PLOTS

24

PLOT 6.1 - VILLAS


TOTAL NO. OF PLOTS

26

4300 m2
(1.05 Acre)

PLOT 7

20500 m2
(5.05 Acre)

PLOT 3

2400 m2
(0.60 Acre)

PLOT 6.2 - GROUP HOUSING


TOTAL BUILT-UP AREA 46100 m2
TOTAL NO. OF FLOORS:
BLOCK 1 = STILT + 4
BLOCK 2 = STILT + 5
BLOCK 3 = STILT + 5
TOTAL NO. FLATS
224
BLOCK 1 = 64 FLATS
BLOCK 2 = 80 FLATS
BLOCK 3 = 80 FLATS
AREA OF APARTMENT = 200 m2

PLOT 6

57100 m2
(14.1 Acre)

OPTION 1

55% GROUND COVERAGE

OPTION 2

40% GROUND COVERAGE

32% GREEN SPACE


03% WATER BODY
25% CIRCULATION
80 VILLAS
33 LANDED APARTMENTS
207 ROW HOUSES
144 APARTMENTS
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45% GROUND COVERAGE

22% GREEN SPACE


02% WATER BODY
26% CIRCULATION

109 VILLAS
47 LANDED APARTMENTS
285 ROW HOUSES
144 APARTMENTS

OPTION 1

60

OPTION 3

50% GROUND COVERAGE

18% GREEN SPACE


01% WATER BODY
26% CIRCULATION

15
0

26% GREEN SPACE


03% WATER BODY
26% CIRCULATION

99 VILLAS
43 LANDED APARTMENTS
259 ROW HOUSES
144 APARTMENTS

OPTION 6

89 VILLAS
39 LANDED APARTMENTS
233 ROW HOUSES
144 APARTMENTS

OPTION 6

35% GROUND COVERAGE

30% GROUND COVERAGE

36% GREEN SPACE


04% WATER BODY
25% CIRCULATION
70 VILLAS
30 LANDED APARTMENTS
181 ROW HOUSES
144 APARTMENTS

40% GREEN SPACE


05% WATER BODY
25% ROADS
59 VILLAS
26 LANDED APARTMENTS
155 ROW HOUSES
144 APARTMENTS

PALATIAL RESIDENCE FOR A PRIVATE CLIENT - VADODARA, INDIA


PROFESSIONAL INTERNSHIP | KARAN GROVER & ASSOCIATES - VADODARA, INDIA
RENDERED OPTIONS OF ARCHES FOR A COLONNADE

One of the key requirements for this residence is to express a


palatial lifestyle through exquisite detailing of various architectural
elements. These elements are intricately designed and detailed as
various options to be approved by the client. Patterns for privacy
screens, arches, colonnades, railings, balustrades and partitions
are generated to reflect local traditional architecture.
Area: 830 m2 | Status: Completed
OPTIONS OF DETAILED PATTERNS AS PART OF THE EXTERNAL RAILING

OPTION 1

OPTION 2

EXTERNAL BALUSTRADE

OPTION 2
FENESTRATION DESIGN WITH INTRICATE DETAILING

RENDERED OPTION OF AN OPENING AND ITS RESPECTIVE COMPONENTS

FENESTRATION UNDER CONSTRUCTION

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NIKHIL DEOTARASE
E: nikhil.deotarase@gmail.com | M: +971 56 7976750 | https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikhildeotarase

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